used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
Boyle's
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From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
gunshotnounUS /ˈɡʌnʃɑːt/
the act of shooting a gun
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
be the source of pain
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
InfectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
engage in
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
by chance
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
Slavens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
a special situation
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
precisely as stated
From this reading An operation for its removal was the one hope of saving the patient, and that measure for relief was attended by so many perils as to make it very desperate indeed.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Slavens was of the opinion that the bullet had carried a piece of clothing into the wound, which it was not able to discharge of itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Infection set up in Jerry Boyle's hurt on the day after that which the doctor had marked as the critical point in his battle for life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The doctor viewed this alarming turn in his patient with deep concern, not so much out of sympathy for the sufferer and his parents, perhaps, as on his personal account.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading THE CRISIS Brave words are one thing, and inflammation in a gunshot wound is another.
